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Tourists in Barcelona sprayed with water as overtourism protests escalate

Tourists in Barcelona sprayed with water as overtourism protests escalate - Diners were drenched by disgruntled locals who called for holidaymakers to go home

Replace Laura Kuenssberg for rude Ed Davey interview, Vorderman says

Kuenssberg is facing a backlash and has been accused of 'bias' after her grilling of the Lib Dem leader, with people on social media branding her introduction of the MP as 'rude' and disgraceful..

Starmer already at work on Brexit deal

Sir Keir Starmer has said work has already begun to improve the UK’s Brexit deal with the EU as Labour pursues closer ties with the bloc. The Prime Minister said he was confident of securing a better agreement with Brussels than the one struck by Boris Johnson four years ago, with stronger links on trade and security. He made the remarks as David L...

Putin ready to end war with Trump's help

The former White House occupant claims he could quickly end the war in Ukraine if he became president. Meanwhile, according to US media, he is conducting (secret) negotiations with Putin. Republican candidate Donald Trump's plan is to "force Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin into negotiations by, on the one hand, threatening to reduce arms deliveries to Ukraine and, on the other, increasing arms deliveries to Kiev to increase pressure on...

Dirt bikers drive on Tamaki Dr footpath, ditch ride in intersection, during joy ride in Mission Bay, Auckland

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and impounded several dirt bikes.

BBC loses two million viewers in election night ratings battle

The BBC’s election night audience was down nearly two million on 2019, while Channel 4 doubled its ratings. BBC 1 topped the audience figures, with 4.2 million viewers tuning in between 10pm and 11pm on Thursday to see the exit poll – but at the last general election the figure had been 6.1 million. In 2019, Huw Edwards was the election night host....

Miami police dog bakes to death in heatwave while tracking suspect

In Miami, where temperatures climbed to the mid-nineties over the July 4 weekend, a beloved police K9 named Archer succumbed to the heat while searching for a suspect.

Foster father killed himself as he struggled to keep up with rent

Lee McHale was facing eviction having failed to keep up with his rental payments when he took a fatal dose of paracetamol. He later died at Tameside General in Lancashire (pictured)

Man rushed to hospital after shark attack in Western Australia

Man rushed to hospital after shark attack in Western Australia - Emergency services say the male victim’s condition has stabilised after he was rushed to hospital following the shark attack

Man threatened to stab Nelson supermarket worker after being refused alcohol

He arrived dragging a road cone under his car and left without the alcohol he wanted.

Missing girl, 17, is found dead in woods near busy road

A 17-year-old missing girl has been found dead in the woods near a busy road as a minor is charged with her murder.

‘I can barely afford my son’s school fees under Labour – so what about my daughter?’

A generation ago, someone like Jeremy Prout, a consultant for 20 years, would have comfortably been able to send his children to private school. As it stands, he can just about afford the fees for his son, 11, and daughter, eight. The north London primary school charges £5,000 a term – a bill that will rise to £8,000 when his eldest moves to second...

Andrew Tate accused of £21m tax evasion

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been accused of failing to pay tax on £21 million of revenue from their online businesses, including Onlyfans. Devon and Cornwall Police are bringing a civil claim against the brothers – and a third person referred to only as J – over unpaid tax, Westminster magistrates’ court heard on Monday. The force is s...

Russian missile attack kills 36, hits children's hospital, Ukraine says

Russia rained missiles down on cities across Ukraine in broad daylight on Monday morning, killing at least 36 civilians and badly damaging Kyiv's main children's hospital in the deadliest air strike in months, officials said. Hundreds of people rushed to clear debris at the hospital, where windows had been smashed and panels ripped off. Parents hol...

She was forced to have sex with 8 men a day: Victims reveal the horrors of sex trafficking at more than 100 hotels

She was forced to have sex with 8 men a day: Victims reveal the horrors of sex trafficking at more than 100 hotels - INVESTIGATION: Sex trafficking survivors say the hotel chain ignored obvious signs that they were being trafficked to protect its profits. The company is set to face hundreds of lawsuits across the country, write Richard Hall and Alicja Hagopian

Homeless migrants down vodka at 7am at makeshift Mayfair camp

The homeless asylum seekers mixed Smirnoff vodka with bottles of Coca-Cola, while sitting at a table outside their tents in the capital's exclusive Park Lane area in Mayfair, London.

Australian tourist town declares three-day curfew after spate of violence

Australian tourist town declares three-day curfew after spate of violence - Alice Springs, gateway to tourist attractions such as the Uluru monolith, witnessed series of violent assaults and mass brawl over weekend

This American weapon is one of the most dangerous on the battlefields of Ukraine

‘World’s loneliest man’ lives in -70°C temperatures five hours from civilization

Archbishop claims he felt pressured to abort his disabled daughter

Justin Welby 's daughter, Ellie, who is now aged 32, suffers from dyspraxia - a condition which affects movement and co-ordination.

Ukraine is fielding a century old machine gun and its proving quite effective

Iranian warship Sahand capsizes and sinks in port

Iranian warship Sahand capsizes and sinks in port - Frigate was being repaired at a wharf when it became unbalanced and sank in shallow water

Devils Henchmen MC gang resurfaces in Christchurch

Patches spotted in city streets have caught the attention of police.

Trash collector stumbles upon body of missing 17-year-old girl as another teen charged in her murder

Trash collector stumbles upon body of missing 17-year-old girl as another teen charged in her murder - Trinity Bostic, 17, was reported missing on June 29 in Macon County, Tennessee

How catastrophic would a nuclear war be between Russia and the US?

Neighbour's 'entitled' parking act sparks outrage on their street

A resident has been accused of committing an 'entitled' parking act in Sydney's inner west.

Russians blow up Ukrainian children's hospital

We would almost forget as many of us are currently enjoying a carefree holiday, but the horror in Ukraine continues. This time the Russians have attacked a children's hospital, among others. At least five people were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Monday. Another 10 were killed in the central city of Kryvy Rih. At least 31 people were also injured and taken to hospital. This is reported by local authorities and...

Covid-19 outbreak at Summerset retirement village infects 23 residents

Summerset says recent events and activities contributed to the spike in cases.

Russian attack 'against Sweden or its Allies cannot be ruled out'

The illegal invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin's forces in 2022 prompted the Scandinavian nation to join NATO , ending more than two centuries of neutrality.

Labour’s focus on housebuilding for homeownership is missing a key detail

Over the party’s next five years in power, it wants to overhaul the planning system to build 1.5 million homes.

‘Stay in school’: Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked over July 4th gaffe

‘Stay in school’: Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked over July 4th gaffe - Georgia representative was ridiculed for muddling up details about the signers of the Declaration of Independence

Former Green MP Darleen Tana breaks silence after being asked to resign from Parliament following probe into migrant exploitation claims

Under the waka-jumping law, a process has to be followed for Tana to be kicked out.

Urgent warning over parasite spreading at alarming rate in Australia

Australia has been hit by one of its largest gastro outbreaks in 20 years with one group becoming sick at an alarming rate.

Auckland bus attack: 39-year-old woman arrested in ‘hate-motivated crime’

The woman is due in court tomorrow charged with wounding with intent.

'You're not welcome here': Australia’s treatment of disabled migrants

Australia faces pressure to change strict immigration policy blocking disabled people from living there.

Final moments of missing woman before she mysteriously disappeared

The chilling final moments of a missing woman before she mysteriously disappeared.

Monster crocodile's wild act that had wildlife rangers on edge

Heart-stopping footage captured the moment a monster crocodile put Western Australian wildlife rangers on edge as they warned visitors to be prepared to run.

She slammed Australia's housing system. She's poised to make megabucks

Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi said Australia's housing system profits from 'the misery of others'. Meanwhile, she is making millions from her own investment properties.

Man is stabbed to death in car park - before a 27-year-old is arrested

Police said the man, believed to be in his 30s, was found with a stab wound to his chest at a car park in Albury on Monday night.

GB News' Eamonn Holmes slips up in awkward blunder on air after abrupt absence

Eamonn Holmes appeared to confuse himself during Monday's instalment of GB News as he makes major slip up days after dropping worrying health admission.

Darleen Tana announcement leaves unanswered questions

If embattled MP Darleen Tana refuses to step down, the Green Party will face a tough choice between its principles and political expediency The post Darleen Tana announcement leaves unanswered questions appeared first on Newsroom.

Fatal Wānaka cyclist crash: Witness describes coming across horror scene

Witness says the victim was not wearing a helmet.

DWP benefits including PIP to undergo big changes under Labour Government

The Labour Party has pledged a review of the entire benefits system.

The 10 worst British military aircraft

Amongst the gems of the British aero industry (of which there are many) there are also some embarrassing examples…

Hungary’s Orbán makes surprise visit to China after trips to Russia and Ukraine

Hungary’s Orbán makes surprise visit to China after trips to Russia and Ukraine - Hungary’s Premier Viktor Orbán is making a surprise visit to China after similar trips to Russia and Ukraine to discuss prospects for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine

First migrant Channel crossing since Starmer election victory

The first migrant boat has crossed the Channel since Sir Keir Starmer’s election victory, as his spokesman admitted it would be a “challenging” summer for the new Government. A group of migrants reached the midway point of the Channel on Monday morning after being shepherded from the northern French coast by the French navy. They were then picked u...

Video: Russian forces claim to have destroyed Patriot missile launchers in the Odessa region

The crew of the Iskander complex destroyed two Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems launchers and a Giraffe radar in the Odessa region, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Mum dies days after admitting killing her son, 8, in bid to end his suffering

Antonya Cooper, 77, admitted to having ended the life of her seven-year-old son Hamish and claimed to have allowed him to die "peacefully" following a terminal cancer diagnosis

Pictured: Bullfighter takes leap of faith on first day of Pamplona festival

A bullfighter was pictured fearlessly soaring over the charging animal in a performance display on the first day of the San Fermin festival in northern Spain. The recortador leaped over the horned animal as thousands looked on in the Plaza de Toros, Pamplona, and several other performers in red and white were clipped by the bull’s horns. The specta...

For 30 years he thought his neighbor was ‘creepy’. Then he learned he’s the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect

For 30 years he thought his neighbor was ‘creepy’. Then he learned he’s the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect - It’s almost exactly one year on since Rex Heuermann was arrested for a string of murders that had terrorized the Long Island community of Gilgo Beach for years